Video summary of the trip to the Udawalawe National Park, Sri Lanka.

What I saw and photographed on an afternoon trip in August 2015 :-

https://youtu.be/0IN2TZBL9T8

The climb to Kadugannawa on the Colombo - Kandy road, Sri Lanka.

The old 'Ambalama' where travelers would rest their weary bodies.

Till the 1980s this building with the adjoining waterfall and tea-boutique was the only place where vehicles stopped on the climb. A bath in the waterfall and meals followed by the road side.

On the road to Mawanella from Kegalle, Sri Lanka.

Clay pots and pans for sale.

Life-size reproductions of animals for  sale by the roadside on the Kadugannawa climb

On the road from Galigamuwa to Kegalle, Sri Lanka.

Old cars by the roadsde awaiting cannibalisation.
Mitsubishi Colt, Austin A 40 Pinin Farina model, Morris Minor, Fiat, Wosley.

Inflatable toys for sale.

A gathering of Brahminy Kites, Udawalawe National Park, Sri Lanka.

Seen close to sunset.